RMAA Conference 2016 – Speakers
We would like to give a special thanks to all our speakers for your informative presentations and feedback.

Opening Speaker – Minister Alan Winde – Western Cape Minister of Economic Opportunities

Challenges of the Red Meat Industry amidst the severe drought & Prospects for 2017 – Prof Johan Willemse – Natural and Agricultural Sciences Faculty, University of Free State


Water saving and blood treatment technology at abattoirs. Grey water application for selected abattoir operations – John Morrel and Heiner Dominick – Rhino Group in association with Blue Planet SA

The current contributors to bacterial contamination in slaughter stock – Preventative measures for improved product safety – Dr. Evelyn Madoroba – ARC OVI

Animal Health Status in South Africa; Reference to trade sensitive and erosion diseases – Dr. Hannes Pienaar – Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries

International background to Animal Welfare and legislation – Dr Moetapele Letshwenyo – OIE
Challenges and solutions in the improvement of the linespeed of beef and sheep abattoirs & Equipment maintenance – an essential operational and cost saving measure for the abattoir industry – Deon Myburgh – Jarvis

Capita Investment and Operational Cost of an Abattoir – Michael Barbosa – SCIP Engineering